Elizabeth “Liz” Larson May 30, 1948 – June 21, 2018 Albia, Iowa | Age 70 Elizabeth “Liz” Larson, age 70, of Albia, passed away on June 21, 2018, under the care of HCI Hospice at her home in Albia, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on May 30, 1948, to John and Mary […]
Art on the Square Cash Awards, Ribbons and Certificates 2018 Judges Choice 1-Ribbon, 1 Cert: Best of Show First Place-Two Dimensional – Award of $200.00 Winner __Bob Kling_______________________________ Town – Indianola Artwork – Fishing Boats on the French Riviera, oil on canvas 1-Ribbon, 1 Cert: Best of Show First Place-Three Dimensional – Award of $200.00 […]
Lesli Lynn Wright June 16, 1976 – June 21, 2018 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 42 Lesli Lynn Wright, 42, of Oskaloosa, died peacefully at her parents’ home in Oskaloosa on Thursday, June 21, 2018. She was born June 16, 1976, in Oskaloosa the daughter of Lee and Connie Wymore Wright. While in high school Lesli […]
By Hailey Brown (New Sharon, Iowa) – Children in Mahaska County got a closer look at nature last week during the Jr. Naturalist Day Camp at Russell Wildlife Center in New Sharon. “Where the Wild Things Are” was the theme during the annual summer camp June 26–28, where children were able to learn about wildlife […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The South Central Regional Airport Agency held their quarterly meeting on Wednesday afternoon. Mahaska County representative Joe Warrick rejoined the board. A move set in motion by Mahaska County Supervisors Chair Henry ‘Willie’ Van Weelden. The first item on the agenda was the approval of the minutes from the February 27, 2018 […]
A New Sharon Fire Department Press Release ***Update June 25, 2018 from New Sharon Fire Chief Josh Crouse*** The victim from the 06/22/2018 garage fire has been identified as Karen Bunting, 61 of New Sharon, Iowa. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. No further information is planned for release at this time. On […]
The City of Oskaloosa’s Rental Housing Inspection Program is undergoing a few administrative changes. The most significant change to the program is that now landlords only have to file property registrations and fees at the time of inspection. This is a change – landlords do not need to file property registrations annually. Registrations will be […]
George Seery July 25, 1933 – June 20, 2018 Southern California (Knoxville, Iowa) Age 84 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran George Arthur Seery, 84, of southern California, died Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at 7:30 am at the West Ridge Specialty Care Center in Knoxville, Iowa. He was born July 25, 1933, in […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A viral video on Facebook brought many different emotions to those that saw it. The video featured 15-year-old Cobra Druliner being struck in the head by another underage male. Iowan’s came together to show support for Cobra, and to ask what they could do to help prevent such acts of violence or […]
To the residents and business in and around Mahaska County Construction on T-65 or Oxford Ave from the Lacey Hwy. G-29 east of Lacey southwesterly to the Mahaska County Rural Water Plant, is scheduled to begin the last week of June, weather depending. If Construction is held up due to weather the likely starting date […]
